How Many Syllables In Sacrament?
3syllables
Sacrament has 3 syllables, sac-ra-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
sacrament
/ˈsæk.rə.mənt/ UK /ˈsæk.rə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sæk.rə.mənt/
Division By Letters
sac-ra-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sacrament
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | s | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Sacrament Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sacrament?
Sacrament has 3 syllables, sac-ra-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæk.rə.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in sacrament?
The first syllable, sac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sacrament?
Sacrament has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sacrament into syllables?
By sound, sæk.rə.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sac-ra-ment.